Chord of Contact from a Point $$(x_1,y_1)$$

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Chord of Contact from a Point $$(x_1,y_1)$$

For:

$$y^2=4ax$$

the chord of contact is:

$$yy_1=2a(x+x_1)$$

Usage

- Used when the external point from which tangents are drawn is given in Cartesian coordinates.

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